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The Bible presents various instances where individuals or groups express complaints, and these narratives provide insight into the human condition, faith, and the nature of God's response to human suffering and questioning.<br><br><b>Old Testament Instances</b><br><br>1. <b>Israelites in the Wilderness</b>: One of the most notable examples of complaint in the Bible is the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. Despite witnessing God's miraculous deliverance, the Israelites frequently complained about their conditions, including the lack of food and water. In <a href="/exodus/16-2.htm">Exodus 16:2-3</a> , it is recorded, "And there in the desert they all grumbled against Moses and Aaron. 'If only we had died by the LORD’s hand in the land of Egypt,' they said. 'There we sat by pots of meat and ate our fill of bread, but you have brought us into this desert to starve this whole assembly to death.'" These complaints often led to divine intervention, either through provision or discipline, highlighting God's patience and justice.<br><br>2. <b>Job's Lament</b>: The Book of Job provides a profound exploration of complaint in the context of suffering. Job, a righteous man, experiences immense personal loss and physical affliction. In his distress, he voices his complaint to God, questioning the reason for his suffering. <a href="/job/7-11.htm">Job 7:11</a> states, "Therefore I will not restrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul." Job's complaints are met with a divine response that emphasizes God's sovereignty and wisdom, ultimately leading Job to a deeper understanding of God's nature.<br><br>3. <b>Psalms of Lament</b>: The Psalms contain numerous examples of complaint, often framed as laments. These psalms express deep sorrow and questioning, yet they frequently transition into trust and praise. <a href="/psalms/142-2.htm">Psalm 142:2</a> illustrates this: "I pour out my complaint before Him; I reveal my trouble to Him." The psalmists model a way of bringing grievances before God while maintaining faith in His goodness and deliverance.<br><br><b>New Testament Perspective</b><br><br>1. <b>Apostle Paul's Hardships</b>: In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul provides a perspective on complaint through his own experiences of suffering for the sake of the Gospel. While Paul acknowledges his hardships, he refrains from complaint, instead choosing to focus on the sufficiency of God's grace. In <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</a> , Paul writes, "But He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong."<br><br>2. <b>Jesus' Teachings</b>: Jesus addresses the human tendency to worry and complain about life's necessities in His teachings. In <a href="/matthew/6-31.htm">Matthew 6:31-33</a> , He instructs, "Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you." Jesus emphasizes trust in God's provision and prioritizing spiritual pursuits over material concerns.<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b><br><br>The biblical treatment of complaint underscores the importance of faith and trust in God amidst adversity. While the expression of complaint is a natural human response to suffering, the Bible encourages believers to bring their grievances to God in a spirit of humility and trust. The narratives of complaint serve as reminders of God's faithfulness and the transformative power of maintaining a relationship with Him, even in the midst of trials.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) Expression of grief, regret, pain, censure, or resentment; lamentation; murmuring; accusation; fault-finding.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) Cause or subject of complaint or murmuring.<p>3. (<I>n.</I>) An ailment or disease of the body.<p>4. (<I>n.</I>) A formal allegation or charge against a party made or presented to the appropriate court or officer, as for a wrong done or a crime committed (in the latter case, generally under oath); an information; accusation; the initial bill in proceedings in equity.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/157.htm"><span class="l">157. aitiama -- <b>complaint</b>.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 156, 157. aitiama. 158 . <b>complaint</b>. <b>...</b> Word Origin variant reading for aitioma,<br> qv. <b>complaint</b>. From a derivative of aitia; a thing charged -- <b>complaint</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/157.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/3437.htm"><span class="l">3437. momphe -- blame</span></a> <br><b>...</b> blame. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: momphe Phonetic Spelling:<br> (mom-fay') Short Definition: a <b>complaint</b>, fault Definition: a <b>complaint</b>, fault <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3437.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/2138.htm"><span class="l">2138. eupeithes -- constantly attendant</span></a> <br><b>...</b> compliant, obedient From eu and peitho; good for persuasion, ie (intransitively)<br> <b>complaint</b> -- easy to be intreated. see GREEK eu. see GREEK peitho. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2138.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/1112.htm"><span class="l">1112. goggusmos -- a muttering, murmuring</span></a> <br><b>...</b> See 1111 (). Word Origin from gogguzo Definition a muttering, murmuring NASB<br> Word Usage <b>complaint</b> (2), grumbling (2). grudging, murmuring. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1112.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/3202.htm"><span class="l">3202. mempsimoiros -- complaining of one's fate</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 3202 (a substantival adjective, derived from 3201 , "blame, find fault," and ,<br> "an apportioned amount, allotment") -- properly, a <b>complaint</b> over the portion <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3202.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/2724.htm"><span class="l">2724. kategoria -- an accusation</span></a> <br><b>...</b> accusation. From kategoros; a <b>complaint</b> ("category"), ie Criminal charge -- accusation<br> (X -ed). see GREEK kategoros. (kategoria) -- 1 Occurrence. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2724.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/3056.htm"><span class="l">3056. logos -- a word (as embodying an idea), a statement, a <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> an idea), a statement, a speech NASB Word Usage account (7), account* (1), accounting<br> (2), accounts (2), answer (1), appearance (1), <b>complaint</b> (1), exhortation <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3056.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/7879.htm"><span class="l">7879. siach -- <b>complaint</b>, musing</span></a><br><b>...</b> 7878, 7879. siach. 7880 . <b>complaint</b>, musing. Transliteration: siach Phonetic<br> Spelling: (see'-akh) Short Definition: <b>complaint</b>. Word <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7879.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7881.htm"><span class="l">7881. sichah -- <b>complaint</b>, musing</span></a><br><b>...</b> 7880, 7881. sichah. 7882 . <b>complaint</b>, musing. Transliteration: sichah<br> Phonetic Spelling: (see-khaw') Short Definition: meditation. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7881.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/8210.htm"><span class="l">8210. shaphak -- to pour out, pour</span></a><br><b>...</b> root; to spill forth (blood, a libation, liquid metal; or even a solid, ie To mound<br> up); also (figuratively) to expend (life, soul, <b>complaint</b>, money, etc <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8210.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/596.htm"><span class="l">596. anan -- to complain, murmur</span></a><br><b>...</b> Definition: complain. Word Origin a prim. root Definition to complain, murmur<br> NASB Word Usage complain (1), offer <b>complaint</b> (1). complain. A <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/596.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7379.htm"><span class="l">7379. rib -- strife, dispute</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from rib Definition strife, dispute NASB Word Usage adversary (1), case<br> (11), cause (9), <b>complaint</b> (2), contend (1), contention (1), contentions (3 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7379.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1901.htm"><span class="l">1901. hagig -- a whisper, musing, murmuring</span></a><br><b>...</b> meditation, musing. From an unused root akin to hagah; properly, a murmur, ie <b>Complaint</b><br> -- meditation, musing. see HEBREW hagah. 1900, 1901. hagig. 1902 . <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1901.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/montgomery/sacred_poems_and_hymns/hymn_clxxxi_a_complaint.htm"><span class="l">A <b>Complaint</b>.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> ORIGINAL HYMNS HYMN CLXXXI. A <b>Complaint</b>. 8.6.8.6 James Montgomery. A <b>Complaint</b>.<br> In spirit when I took my flight. Above the mount, to see. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../montgomery/sacred poems and hymns/hymn clxxxi a complaint.htm</font><p><a href="/library/watts/the_psalms_and_hymns_of_isaac_watts/psalm_6_complaint_in_sickness.htm"><span class="l">Psalm 6 <b>Complaint</b> in Sickness.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE PSALMS OF DAVID PSALM 6 <b>Complaint</b> in sickness. CM <b>Complaint</b> in sickness.<br> In anger, Lord, rebuke me not; Withdraw the dreadful storm; <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../watts/the psalms and hymns of isaac watts/psalm 6 complaint in sickness.htm</font><p><a href="/library/watts/the_psalms_of_david/psalm_6_1_c_m_complaint.htm"><span class="l">Psalm 6:1. CM <b>Complaint</b> in Sickness; Or, Diseases Healed.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE Psalms of David, In Metre. Psalm 6:1. CM <b>Complaint</b> in sickness; or,<br> diseases healed. 1 In anger, Lord, rebuke me not, Withdraw <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/watts/the psalms of david/psalm 6 1 c m complaint.htm</font><p><a href="/library/severus/life_and_writings_of_sulpitius_severus_/letter_vi_to_salvius_a.htm"><span class="l">Letter vi. To Salvius: a <b>Complaint</b> that the Country People were <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> The Doubtful Letters Of Sulpitius Severus. Letter VI. To Salvius: a <b>Complaint</b><br> that the Country People Were Harassed? To Salvius <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../severus/life and writings of sulpitius severus /letter vi to salvius a.htm</font><p><a href="/library/watts/the_psalms_of_david/psalm_83_a_complaint_against.htm"><span class="l">Psalm 83. A <b>Complaint</b> against Persecutors.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE Psalms of David, In Metre. Psalm 83. A <b>complaint</b> against persecutors.<br> 1 And will the God of grace Perpetual silence keep? The <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../watts/the psalms of david/psalm 83 a complaint against.htm</font><p><a href="/library/watts/the_psalms_of_david/psalm_120_complaint_of_quarrelsome.htm"><span class="l">Psalm 120. <b>Complaint</b> of Quarrelsome Neighbours; Or, a Devout Wish <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE Psalms of David, In Metre. Psalm 120. <b>Complaint</b> of quarrelsome neighbours;<br> or, A devout wish for peace. 1 Thou God of love, thou <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../watts/the psalms of david/psalm 120 complaint of quarrelsome.htm</font><p><a href="/library/watts/the_psalms_of_david/psalm_12_2_c_m_complaint.htm"><span class="l">Psalm 12:2. CM <b>Complaint</b> of a General Corruption of Manners; Or <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE Psalms of David, In Metre. Psalm 12:2. CM <b>Complaint</b> of a general corruption<br> of manners; or, The promise and signs of Christ's coming to judgment. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/watts/the psalms of david/psalm 12 2 c m complaint.htm</font><p><a href="/library/watts/hymns_and_spiritual_songs/hymn_0_196527778_complaint_of_desertion.htm"><span class="l"><b>Complaint</b> of Desertion and Temptations.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> first and third lines of the stanza. Hymn 2:163. <b>Complaint</b> of desertion<br> and temptations. 1 Dear Lord, behold our sore distress; Our <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../watts/hymns and spiritual songs/hymn 0 196527778 complaint of desertion.htm</font><p><a href="/library/watts/divine_and_moral_songs/song_24_the_childs_complaint.htm"><span class="l">Song 24. The Child's <b>Complaint</b>.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Divine Songs Song 24. The child's <b>complaint</b>. The child's <b>complaint</b>. 8,6,8,6.<br> Why should I love my sports so well,. So constant at my play,. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../watts/divine and moral songs/song 24 the childs complaint.htm</font><p><a href="/library/watts/divine_songs_for_children/song_24_the_childs_complaint.htm"><span class="l">Song 24. The Child's <b>Complaint</b>.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Divine Songs For Children. Song 24. The Child's <b>Complaint</b>. 1 Why should<br> I love my sports so well, So constant at my play, And lose <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../watts/divine songs for children/song 24 the childs complaint.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/c/complaint.htm"><span class="l"><b>Complaint</b> (29 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (n.) Cause or subject of <b>complaint</b> or murmuring. 3. (n.) An ailment or disease<br> of the body. <b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Complaint</b> (29 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/complaint.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/plaint.htm"><span class="l">Plaint (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) Audible expression of sorrow; lamentation; <b>complaint</b>;<br> hence, a mournful song; a lament. <b>...</b> Hear my voice, God, in my <b>complaint</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/plaint.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/q/quarrel.htm"><span class="l">Quarrel (22 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> kwor'-el: Originally (1) "a <b>complaint</b>" (compare "querulous"), or (2) "a cause of<br><b>complaint</b>," and so (3) "a contention." (1) In the King James Version Mark 6:19 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/q/quarrel.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/ah.htm"><span class="l">Ah (43 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary (interj.) An exclamation, expressive of surprise, pity,<br><b>complaint</b>, entreaty, contempt, threatening, delight, triumph, etc., according <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/ah.htm - 22k</font><p><a href="/topical/v/vent.htm"><span class="l">Vent (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 12. (vt) To suffer to escape from confinement; to let out; to utter; to pour forth;<br> as, to vent passion or <b>complaint</b>. <b>...</b> I will give free course to my <b>complaint</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/v/vent.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/grievance.htm"><span class="l">Grievance (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (n.) A cause of <b>complaint</b>, or the <b>complaint</b> itself; a wrong done and suffered;<br> that which gives ground for remonstrance or resistance, as arising from <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/grievance.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/commissioners.htm"><span class="l">Commissioners (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Daniel 6:4 Then the presidents and satraps have been seeking to find a cause of<br><b>complaint</b> against Daniel concerning the kingdom, and any cause of <b>complaint</b> and <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/commissioners.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/complaining.htm"><span class="l">Complaining (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> kom-plan'-ing (tsewachah, "cry," "outcry," siach, "meditation," "<b>complaint</b>"): tsewachah<br> is translated "complaining" (Psalm 144:14, the Revised Version (British <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/complaining.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/aha.htm"><span class="l">Aha (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (1) 'ahah, expressing <b>complaint</b> and found in the phrase "Ah, Lord Yahweh"<br> (Jeremiah 1:6; Jeremiah 4:10 etc.; Ezekiel 4:14 etc.). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/aha.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/overwhelmed.htm"><span class="l">Overwhelmed (33 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jehovah. Psalm 102 A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed, and<br> poureth out his <b>complaint</b> before Jehovah. (ASV). Psalms <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/overwhelmed.htm - 15k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/types-of-psalms.html">What are the different types of psalms? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/what-is-truth.html">What is truth? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/psalms-of-David.html">Why do many of the psalms of David sound so sad? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/complaint.htm">Complaint: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Complaint (29 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/5-29.htm">Mark 5:29</a></span><br />In a moment the flow of her blood ceased, and she felt in herself that her <span class="boldtext">complaint</span> was cured.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/5-34.htm">Mark 5:34</a></span><br />"Daughter," He said, "your faith has cured you: go in peace, and be free from your <span class="boldtext">complaint</span>."<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Acts 6:1</a></span><br />Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a <span class="boldtext">complaint</span> arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service.<br /><span class="source">(WEB WEY NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/10-29.htm">Acts 10:29</a></span><br />Therefore also I came without <span class="boldtext">complaint</span> when I was sent for. I ask therefore, why did you send for me?"<br /><span class="source">(WEB)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/18-14.htm">Acts 18:14</a></span><br />But when Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews, "If indeed it were a matter of wrong or of wicked crime, you Jews, it would be reasonable that I should bear with you;<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/19-38.htm">Acts 19:38</a></span><br />If therefore Demetrius and the craftsmen who are with him have a matter against anyone, the courts are open, and there are proconsuls. Let them press charges against one another.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/25-10.htm">Acts 25:10</a></span><br />"I am standing before Caesar's tribunal," replied Paul, "where alone I ought to be tried. The Jews have no real ground of <span class="boldtext">complaint</span> against me, as in fact you yourself are beginning to see more clearly.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/colossians/3-13.htm">Colossians 3:13</a></span><br />bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a <span class="boldtext">complaint</span> against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV DBY NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_peter/4-9.htm">1 Peter 4:9</a></span><br />Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. <br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/1-16.htm">1 Samuel 1:16</a></span><br />Don't count your handmaid for a wicked woman; for I have been speaking out of the abundance of my <span class="boldtext">complaint</span> and my provocation." <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-2.htm">2 Samuel 15:2</a></span><br />And Absalom used to rise up early, and stand beside the way of the gate; and it was so, that when any man had a suit which should come to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said: 'Of what city art thou?' And he said: 'Thy servant is of one of the tribes of Israel.'<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-4.htm">2 Samuel 15:4</a></span><br />Absalom said moreover: 'Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man who hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice!'<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/7-13.htm">Job 7:13</a></span><br />When I say,'My bed shall comfort me. My couch shall ease my <span class="boldtext">complaint</span>;'<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/9-27.htm">Job 9:27</a></span><br />If I say,'I will forget my <span class="boldtext">complaint</span>, I will put off my sad face, and cheer up;'<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/10-1.htm">Job 10:1</a></span><br />"My soul is weary of my life. I will give free course to my <span class="boldtext">complaint</span>. I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/21-4.htm">Job 21:4</a></span><br />As for me, is my <span class="boldtext">complaint</span> to man? Why shouldn't I be impatient?<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/23-2.htm">Job 23:2</a></span><br />"Even today my <span class="boldtext">complaint</span> is rebellious. His hand is heavy in spite of my groaning. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/31-13.htm">Job 31:13</a></span><br />"If I have despised the cause of my male servant or of my female servant, when they contended with me;<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/33-19.htm">Job 33:19</a></span><br />He is chastened also with pain on his bed, with continual strife in his bones;<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/55-2.htm">Psalms 55:2</a></span><br />Attend to me, and answer me. I am restless in my <span class="boldtext">complaint</span>, and moan,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/55-17.htm">Psalms 55:17</a></span><br />Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I complain, and moan; and He hath heard my voice.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/64-1.htm">Psalms 64:1</a></span><br />For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. Hear my voice, God, in my <span class="boldtext">complaint</span>. Preserve my life from fear of the enemy.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/101-8.htm">Psalms 101:8</a></span><br />Morning by morning will I destroy all the wicked of the land; To cut off all the workers of iniquity from the city of Jehovah. Psalm 102 A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed, and poureth out his <span class="boldtext">complaint</span> before Jehovah.<br /><span class="source">(ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/102-1.htm">Psalms 102:1</a></span><br />A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed and pours out his <span class="boldtext">complaint</span> before Yahweh. Hear my prayer, Yahweh! Let my cry come to you.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS DBY WBS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/142-2.htm">Psalms 142:2</a></span><br />I pour out my <span class="boldtext">complaint</span> before him. I tell him my troubles. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/lamentations/3-39.htm">Lamentations 3:39</a></span><br />Wherefore doth a living man complain, a strong man because of his sins?<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/6-4.htm">Daniel 6:4</a></span><br />Then the presidents and satraps have been seeking to find a cause of <span class="boldtext">complaint</span> against Daniel concerning the kingdom, and any cause of complaint and corruption they are not able to find, because that he 'is' faithful, and any error and corruption have not been found in him.<br /><span class="source">(YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/6-5.htm">Daniel 6:5</a></span><br />Then these men are saying, 'We do not find against this Daniel any cause of <span class="boldtext">complaint</span>, except we have found 'it' against him in the law of his God.'<br /><span class="source">(YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/habakkuk/2-1.htm">Habakkuk 2:1</a></span><br />I will stand at my watch, and set myself on the ramparts, and will look out to see what he will say to me, and what I will answer concerning my <span class="boldtext">complaint</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/c/complaint.htm">Complaint</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/n/nolle_prosequi_of_the_complaint_against_paul.htm">Nolle Prosequi of the Complaint Against Paul</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/murmur.htm">Murmur (23 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah (141 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/complaint.htm">Complaint (29 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a 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